Birla Institute of Technology
At BIT, a Prabhat Pheri was conducted by National Service Scheme with several first and second year students participating. Vice Chancellor Dr S Konar unfurled the national flag and gave a speech on national development. NCC Batallion presented an awe- inspiring parade while Creative Arts presented a band performance. Security guards and other staff members were awarded for their consistent efforts. Dean Student Welfare Dr Anand Kumar Sinha, Dean Academic Program Dr. Padmini Padmanabhan and Registrar Dr AP Krishna were also present. A programme ‘Ek Shaam Desh Ke Naam’ was also organised in the evening. Rajasthan folk group ‘Langa and Manganair’ from Badmer conducted by SPICMACAY mesmerized the audience. The News and Publication Society released the newsletter’ BIT by BIT’.
IIM, Ranchi
IIM, Ranchi celebrated Independence Day at its three campuses- Suchana Bhawan, hostel at Khelgaon residential premises and the new campus with the members of the faculty, students and staff. Director Dr Shailendra Singh hoisted the national flag at both the campuses- Suchana Bhawan and new campous while Academic Mentor Prof KN Singh hoisted it at the Khelgaon premises. The Director spoke about emphasizing on quality in teaching, research and consultancy and making IIM Ranchi a better rank among the management institutions. He encouraged the students to work with sincerity and honesty. A massive plantation drive was also organised at the new campus.
Junior Chamber International
JCI Ranchi celebrated the 73rd Independence Day at Lambed village with the locals. Speaker Nishant Modi said that the organisation had adopted the village 10 years back and since then it celebrates I-Day with the villagers. President Rakesh Jain unfurled the national flag and spoke about the importance of cleanliness and education. He said that JCI had started a school in the village where 45 children are studying currently. Medical camps, distribution of woolen clothes are organised by JCI in the village. Students also staged a cultural programme and furits and sweets were distributed. Former president Abhinav Mitra, Saurabh Shah, Prakash Agarwal, Piyush Kedia and other members were present.
HEC Ranchi
At HEC, the 73rd Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the administrative buildings of the three units, HTI Wellness centre Sector- 3 and the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium. CMD Mridul Kumar unfurled the flag and said that the organisation has played an important role in the technical development of the country. Children performed a dance on patriotic songs while Leena Priya presented a dance drama. CMS MK Saxena gave awards to the officers, workers and the front line security personnel for their valuable contribution.
Canara Bank
The 73rd Independence Day was celebrated in a grand way at Canara Bank. Deputy Genral Manager Subodh Kumar unfurled the flag and highlighted the role of the bank for the upliftment of the poor and needy. He also spoke about spreading economic activity by extending financial facilities in building economically strong and independent India. Staff of the Circle office, Regional Office, Ranchi and local branches attended the function with their children and also presented a cultural programme on this occasion. The event was graced by Shailesh Kumar Singh, AGM, Sanjay Kumar, AGM & RO Head, Ranchi, and all other officials of the circle & RO, Ranchi.
Ranchi Railway Division
Independence Day was celebrated with much fervour and patriotism at DRM office, Ranchi on August 15. DRM Neeraj Ambashtha unfurled the national flag and discussed the achievements of the division on the occasion. He talked about ISO certificate granted to Ranchi Railway Station, 101 million tonnes loading, 47 extra trains, several awards given to the division etc. SERWO president Ruby Ambashtha and other SERWO members were present on the occasion alongwith ADRM (Op) MM Pandit, ADRM (Infra) AS Yadav, SR DOM cum CPRO Neeraj Kumar, Sr DCM Avnish, Sr DE (Coordination) Amit Kanchan alongwith large number of employee.